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PostPosted: Fri Jun 23, 2006 3:26 pm    Post subject: [ GLSA 200606-24 ] wv2: Integer overflow Reply with quote

Gentoo Linux Security Advisory

Title: wv2: Integer overflow (GLSA 200606-24)
Severity: normal
Exploitable: remote
Date: June 23, 2006
Bug(s): #136759
ID: 200606-24

Synopsis

An integer overflow could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code.

Background

wv2 is a filter library for Microsoft Word files, used in many Office suites.

Affected Packages

Package: app-text/wv2
Vulnerable: < 0.2.3
Unaffected: >= 0.2.3
Architectures: All supported architectures


Description

A boundary checking error was found in wv2, which could lead to an integer overflow.

Impact

An attacker could execute arbitrary code with the rights of the user running the program that uses the library via a maliciously crafted Microsoft Word document.

Workaround

There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution

All wv2 users should update to the latest stable version:
Code:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=app-text/wv2-0.2.3"


References

CVE 2006-2197
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